Super Salsas Claim State Fair Titles
August 13, 2011
New variations on one of American’s favorite condiments were center stage in the Salsa Sensations competition judged Tuesday, August 9, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
In the Vegetable Salsa class Kyle Barton of West Des Moines won first place. Tammy Boelman of Ankeny claimed second place, and Reyna Evans of Mitchellville earned third place.
Lana Ross of Indianola won first place in the Fruit Salsa class. Suellen Calhoun of Des Moines took second place and Reyna Evans of Mitchellville took third.
Entries were judged on taste, originality, uniqueness of flavor and appearance.
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Due to the large number of classes, Food Department judging begins prior to the Fair in the recently-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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